Here are some quick and safe ways to thaw a frozen turkey, even at the very last minute. Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Thanksgiving is almost here! If you're planning to cook the big bird, the USDA ...
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How long to thaw a turkey for Thanksgiving

If you have ever wondered How Long to Thaw a Turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner, I have all of the deets for you in this post.
Everyone tackles their Thanksgiving cooking timeline differently. Ree Drummond likes to start early in the week, while others will thrive on the last-minute rush. But if there's one thing you don't ...
There are countless ways to cook a turkey -- sous vide, par-steamed and smoked-- but none that I've encountered recommend starting from frozen. Slow refrigerator thawing is the gold standard for ...
We are days away from the biggest food holiday of the year. This year, celebrations are averaging nine attendees, the same as last year, according to Butterball's 2025 Togetherness Report, which ...
Thanksgiving is near and so is all the dinner prep — especially for those with frozen turkeys. When to yank that bird out of the freezer and what to do with it between now and Nov. 27 depends on how ...
The number one question Butterball turkey gets each year: How do I thaw a turkey? There are a lot of variables to consider when thawing a turkey, from how much time you have to spare, to how much ...
Thanksgiving is less than a week away. Is your turkey out of the freezer yet? Depending on how big your turkey is, you may already be behind schedule. According to Butterball, your Thanksgiving bird ...
You can sous vide, par-steam or smoke a turkey (or even stuff it to make a turducken), but you can't do much of anything with it if it's frozen. There's nothing that ruins Thanksgiving faster than ...
Thanksgiving is almost here! If you're planning to cook the big bird, the USDA says there are three ways to safely thaw a frozen turkey. How to thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator Every four to ...